I was just given this information from Marilyn at The Cabins at Seven Foxes and if I was into biking - I’d look into this - check it out - this comes from the Blue Ridge Adventures website:

Blue Ridge Adventures Announces
The Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race
THE RICHEST CASH PURSE
STAGE RACE IN AMERICA!

* Kids Race on Thursday, October 15 at 5:30pm. Bring the kids out for a free race. Download the form and preregister with us.

4 days /130 Miles + challenging elevation gains

October 15th-18th, 2009

Over half of the miles are technical Single Track!

A six mile time trial followed by three Big Days in Pisgah National Forest.

3 Rest Stops per day, also includes first aid, mechanic, radio connected to start/finish for emergencies

It all takes place between 2000’ and 5000’ on some of the most talked about trails on the east

Every rider gets a custom jersey from event

Over $15,000 in cash … no telling how many prizes we will come up with … still working that part out!

Cash to top 5 in every category with podium finish (also 6-10th for all categories except Pro/Elite fields)

Limited to 150 riders.

The Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race is a 4-day epic journey in the back country of Western North Carolina. You can race individually or as a team. All four days will count for an overall time to crown the top riders. This is designed as a true race, not a test of survival. We have fully-stocked rest stops, however if you want to send anything extra to the rest stops we will shuttle your items each day. Medical staff and mechanical help will also be at the rest stops.

Pisgah National Forest is connected to the City of Brevard by a paved pathway. We encourage you to use this as you travel from your hotel/campsite to town for dinner & entertainment each night. All campgrounds and hotels are located within 1.5 miles of the Start/Finish on stage days and a few miles from the time trial at Brevard College.

For More Info Contact: epicrides@gmail.com or 828.606.5107

Check with epicrides@gmail.com or go their website and download the aps.

Karen S. Dittman